The Oklahoma Bar Journal August 2023

the Law Day Committee recently held a ceremony to recognize its annual contest first-place win ners, where Chief Justice Kane made remarks to the assembled students. Vice President Williams said the Legislative Monitoring Committee is hosting its annual OBA Day at the Capitol event tomorrow, and an exciting agenda is planned with several speakers. He also said the Membership Engagement Committee has reviewed a report on the results of a communications technology survey that was prepared by the Communications Department. Governor Bracken said the Military Assistance Committee recently met for the first time in several years, and it is seeking speakers for future bar-facing events, such as CLE programs, and ideas for future public engagements. Governor Shaffer Siex said the Solo and Small Firm Conference Planning Committee is surveying members related to young lawyers and event attendance.

issues. Governor Barbush said the Cannabis Law Committee has grown its membership and will next meet in April with a goal of regular in-person meetings. He also said the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program Committee met March 3, and discussion groups are meet ing regularly. The committee is planning to participate in an upcoming Southeastern Oklahoma Summit. Governor Rogers said the Clients’ Security Fund Committee meets in April; the Professionalism Committee had a well-attended recent meeting, and a CLE is being planned later this year. Governor Smith said the Diversity Committee will soon present leadership recom mendations. She also noted the Member Services Committee had recommendations that would be presented later during this meet ing. Governor Vanderburg said the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee has a meeting sched uled for later this week. Past President Hicks said a vice chair person has been appointed to the Strategic Planning Committee, and a meeting schedule is being developed. Governor Hilfiger said

were eight disciplinary cases and one reinstatement awaiting deci sions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28, the Supreme Court issued one order of interim suspension, one order approving reinstatement and one order approving resigna tion pending disciplinary pro ceedings. As of Feb. 28, there were 185 grievances pending investiga tion by the Office of the General Counsel for future presentation to the Professional Responsibility Commission. In addition to the pending investigations, there is one grievance awaiting a private reprimand. Furthermore, upon the successful completion of the Attorney Diversion Program, par ticipating attorneys are to receive private reprimands involving 14 grievances and letters of admo nition involving eight grievances. A written report of PRC actions and OBA disciplinary matters for the month was submitted to the board for its review. the Awards Committee met and discussed 2023 awards and awards procedures. Governor Knott reported the Law Schools Committee has a meeting sched uled this week. Governor Ailles Bahm said the Bench and Bar Committee had a robust recent meeting, and its co-chairs are expected to do well in leadership roles; they have begun bringing in speakers to the meetings. They have discussed goals and objec tives for the committee, including 1) inviting speakers to discuss topics including funding for the courts, court reporter issues and legislators to discuss legislation; 2) how the committee can help with the advancement of the e-filing system; and 3) ongoing civility, ethics and mental health BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Governor Conner reported

Governor Bracken said the Military Assistance Committee recently met for the first time in several years, and it is seeking speakers for future bar-facing events, such as CLE programs, and ideas for future public engagements.

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